[EBB Sightings] Red-throated Loon and more

  The Sunday Oakland Bird Club walk had 66 species from two locations.  We started at the Eastshore Park at the bottom of University Ave. where we had a very long and clear look at a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher hopping about in a Coyote bush (maybe they'll nest there this year).
  Then we made our way over to Meeker Slough where we were treated to a long and close look at a Red-throated Loon swimming next to a Common Loon.
  Also at Meeker Slough there were several Black-bellied Plovers, one of which looked as though it could have been a Golden Plover.  We did not have sufficient resouces to make that call, however.  So if anyone is out there keep on the lookout and bring a camera just in case.
   
  I tried to morph a raft of Canvas backs into Redheads, but to no avail.
   
  Thanks to Dolores Butkus for planning the trip and thanks to all of the excellent birders who made this a very special day.
   
  Pamela Llewellyn

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